The effect of repeated washing of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) on the feeding success and survival rates of Anopheles gambiae

Table 1 The number of mosquitoes exposed on repeatedly washed LLINs, feeding rates and survival status.

Net Brand	# washes	# Exposed	% Fed	% Dead 24Hrs	% Live 24 Hrs
Conventional	0	104	2 100	0
Olyset	0	101	0	N/A	0
P/Net	0	100	0	N/A	0
BASF	0	100	0	N/A	0
TNT	0	102	0	N/A	0
Conventional	5	104	11.5	16.7	83.3
Olyset	5	102	17.6	34.4	65.6
P/Net	5	110	10.9	66.7	33.3
BASF	5	103	8.7	66.7	33.3
TNT	5	99	4	75	25
Conventional	10	100	44	11.4	88.6
Olyset	10	100	40	0	100
P/Net	10	110	35	72	27.9
BASF	10	100	28	68	32
TNT	10	105	29	48.3	51.7
Conventional	15	101	82	0	100
Olyset	15	100	61	0	100
P/Net	15	100	54	46.3	53.7
BASF	15	100	44	18.2	81.8
TNT	15	111	60	13.3	86.7

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